The House Behind the Cedars (1900) .: novel by Charles W. Chesnutt

The House Behind the Cedars (1900) .: novel

Charles W. Chesnutt

200 pages first pub 1900 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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The House Behind the Cedars is the first published novel by American author Charles W. Chesnutt. It was published in 1900 by Houghton, Mifflin and Company. The story occurs in the southern American states of North and South Carolina a few years fo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
tense 58%
sad 50%
challenging 41%
dark 33%
reflective 25%
informative 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 16%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.6

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